Essentials Of California Mental Health [Hardcover]

Stephen H Behnke (Author), Al Et (Author)

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: WW Norton; 1 edition (Sep 1 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0393702502
ISBN-13: 978-0393702507
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 612 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,245,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #64 in Books > Law > Family & Health Law > Mental Health
- #65 in Books > Professional & Technical > Law > Family & Health Law > Mental Health

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A new series of straightforward guides setting forth the laws most relevant to mental health practice in each state. This series arose from the author's experience teaching psychiatric residents, psychology interns, and social work students at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Consistently, trainees mentioned how helpful it was to have laws relevant to their clinical practice explained in a way that removed the mystery and anxiety they associated with lawyers, courts, and judges. Each volume in the series sets forth, in a clear, straightforward, and user-friendly manner, pertinent legislation and court cases, covering why the law was written, what the law says, and how the law affects clinical practice. This volume covers the statutes and court cases of California.

About the Author

Stephen H. Behnke, an attorney and psychologist, lives in Cambridge. Massachusetts.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Comment, July 24 2005

By Marvin L. Weil - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Essentials Of California Mental Health (Hardcover)

This book is a detailed guide to the Mental Health Law of California. It elaborates in lucid fashion the details of the law including the role and responsibilities of physicians for commitment of the mentally ill. It makes clear the situations where the physician can and cannot act.

It is a useful resource for physicians and mental health workers who care for patients IN CALIFORNIA.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding coverage, best prep for CJPEE, Aug 31 2005

By Dr. Kathy Nickerson "Dr. Kathy Nickerson" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Essentials Of California Mental Health (Hardcover)

This text clearly and concisely covers the most critical and challenging aspects of California mental health law. No legalese or unusual jargon, just common sense answers to your most frequently asked questions. I used this text to prepare for the CJPEE and I could not recommend it more highly. It's an interesting read and very helpful to the practicing therapist.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars California Mental Health Law, Dec 2 2007

By las - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Essentials Of California Mental Health (Hardcover)

Useful book. Written in easy to read and understand language for those of us who do not enjoy wading through otherwise dull and dry text of legal and ethical codes. In each chapter the authors respond to questions posed with thoughtful and clear responses. A part II of this text would be great and I for one, would purchase it if it were in the same format.

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